The Danube Cycle Path — 27 stages from Donaueschingen to Budapest

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The Danube Cycle Path from Donaueschingen to Budapest

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The Danube Cycle Path from Donaueschingen to Budapest

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The Danube Cycle Path from Donaueschingen to Budapest

Cycling Collection by Donauradweg

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2-4 h

/ day

1,300 km

4,970 m

5,460 m

The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in Europe. Enchanting river landscapes, unique natural spectacles, impressive sights, a lot of culture and legendary history can be found on the cycle path through Germany's south, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

The Danube Cycle Path begins at the source in Donaueschingen and winds from there for about 1,260 kilometres to Budapest. Most of the time, the cycle path runs directly along the banks of the Danube. Almost without gradients you cycle past picturesque natural landscapes, sun-drenched vineyards, mighty fortresses or romantic monasteries and pass through such beautiful cities as Ulm, Passau, Linz, Vienna and Bratislava.

We have divided the cycle path into 27 stages, each about 50 kilometres long. Thanks to the well-developed paths and the easy route, the individual stages are really suitable for anyone who is looking for cycling pleasure. The good infrastructure along the Danube cycle path is also pure pleasure. Accommodation is available everywhere, so you can choose from guesthouses, beautiful hotels or inns to suit your taste. Even youth hostels and camping sites can often be found close to the stage destinations. The cycle path is also well developed in terms of gastronomy and you can look forward to a tasty meal in one of the numerous restaurants and cafés after each section of the route.

No matter if spring, summer or autumn, the Danube cycle path is always beautiful to ride and a very special experience in every season.

The part of the Danube Cycle Path that leads through Germany got ranked by the ADFC (German Cyclist's Association) as a quality cycle route with four stars. More information (in German): adfc.de/artikel/radurlaub-als-sternstunde

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Stage 21: Bratislava to Györ – Danube Cycle Path
04:40
81.1km
17.4km/h
90m
130m
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Hiking
Bike
Mountain Bike
Road Bike
Running
Easy
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From Bratislava it is about 82 kilometers on the Hungarian side of the Danube to Györ. On the third stage, enjoy the enchanting riparian landscape that forms the tributaries of the Danube. Manageable slopes lead you through small dreamy villages to the Slovak-Hungarian border area to Györ, the sixth
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Stage 22: Györ to Komárom – Danube Cycle Path
02:47
48.0km
17.2km/h
80m
90m
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Hiking
Bike
Mountain Bike
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Easy
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the fourth stage you drive on mostly paved roads about 45 kilometers to Komárom, a Slovak-Hungarian twin city. From time to time sections are not paved and therefore a bit bumpy. Worth seeing in Komárom are especially the Fort Monostor (a gigantic fortress), the Europa-Platz and the old city gates
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Stage 23: Komárom to Esztergom – Danube Cycle Path
03:28
54.9km
15.8km/h
120m
90m
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Hiking
Bike
Mountain Bike
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Running
Easy
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From Komárom, the fifth stage takes about 56 kilometers along the Danube to Esztergom, with a short section on the Slovak side. A first stop is worthwhile in the village of Iža, which leads to a slightly bumpy road. Here you can explore the Kalemantia Castle, a former Roman military camp. Continue to
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Stage 24: Esztergom to Budapest – Danube Cycle Path
04:48
81.3km
16.9km/h
290m
300m
Ferry
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Hiking
Bike
Mountain Bike
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Easy
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
The sixth and final leg will take you from Esztergom to Budapest. On the approximately 81 kilometers you come along the Danube bend, a beautiful loop of the river, over which once a royal palace was enthroned. From here, you cycle on mainly paved bike paths in the artist town of Szentendre with its many
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